Aug 27 Oral History Captures Ted Kennedy’s Life, Legacy As memorial services continue for Sen. Edward Kennedy, some of his memories will live on through an oral history project at the University of Virginia's Miller Center for Public Affairs. Continue reading
Aug 27 Watch The Kennedy Family and American Political Lore Judy Woodruff speaks with historians Richard Norton Smith and Michael Beschloss about the life and times of America's most famous political dynasty. Continue watching
Aug 26 Watch Kennedy’s Cadence Ran in the Family Judy Woodruff explores the legendary Kennedy cadence that made the family so famous and persuasive. Continue watching
Aug 26 Watch Kennedy Leaves Legacy as Champion for Health Care Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks are joined by historian Ellen Fitzpatrick and health care advocate Ron Pollack to discuss Kennedy's political legacy. Continue watching
Aug 26 Edward Kennedy, Senate’s ‘Liberal Lion,’ Dies Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, known as the "liberal lion of the Senate," and the last surviving brother of a fabled political dynasty, died late Tuesday at his home in Cape Cod after a year-long struggle with a malignant brain tumor. Continue reading
Aug 26 Watch Looking Back at Highs, Lows of Kennedy’s High-profile Life Kwame Holman looks back at the life of the last surviving Kennedy brother and his role as a liberal stalwart. Continue watching
Aug 26 Watch Hatch Reflects on Friendship, Battles With Kennedy Utah Sen. Orrin Hatch speaks with Judy Woodruff about Sen. Kennedy's life, legacy, battle with brain cancer and their unlikely friendship. Continue watching
Aug 20 Watch Other News: Death Toll Climbs from Baghdad Attacks In other news, the death toll from Wednesday's bombings across Baghdad climbed to at least 101 people, and ten alleged leaders of Mexican frug cartels have been indicted in the U.S. Continue watching
Jan 29 Faced With Economic Troubles, Brandeis to Close Rose Art Museum What is the value of art in bad economic times? Brandeis University discovered an answer this week when its president, Jehuda Reinharz, announced plans to close the esteemed Rose Art Museum and sell its collection. Continue reading
Jan 06 Watch States Faces Shortages of Primary Care Doctors While universal healthcare legislation in Massachusetts means more people today are insured, the new demand for primary care doctors outstrips the supply. Educational loans, low wages and fights with insurance companies are turning growing numbers of students away from the… Continue watching